Sikkim - Apply for Driver License (Car, Bike, Motorcycle)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

• To apply for a Driver License in Sikkim the applicant has to approach the RTO office of the area.
  
• Information related to the RTO offices and licensing authority can be obtained from the “Office and Location” Section of this page.
  
• You will have to submit Application in Form No.2 in front of licensing authority.
  
• Application form no. 2 can be downloaded from following link: form no. 2
  
• Application forms can also be obtained from the appropriate RTO offices that should be completed and presented with appropriate fees.
• The applicant should make sure they are eligible for applying for driver license by reading through the eligibility criteria that has been listed out under the “Eligibility” section of this page.
  
• Please make sure you have all the documents that are listed down the “Required Document” section of this page.
  
• Present the completed application forms in one of the counter and pay the appropriate fee where the officials would start processing your application.
  
• Book a slot for your driving license test.
  
• For a Driver License you will be requested to bring your own vehicle where you will be tested for your driving skills.
  
• If the testing authority is satisfied with your driving skills a driving license will be provided.
  
• In case you fail the test, retest can be taken after seven days.
  
  

Apply Online - Sikkim Apply for Driver License online with Images

1. To Apply for Driver License (Car, Bike, Motorcycle), the applicant can make the application online via the following link link
2. The applicant has to click “Drivers/ Learners License” and select the respective state from the drop-down menu.
3. On the next tab, the applicant has to click “Apply for Driving License” and read the instructions and click “Continue”
4. Next the applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Review the application and click “Submit”
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be displayed. Please save it for future reference, it contains the application summary and contact details of the person to be contacted.
9. Next the applicant should book the slot and visit the office on the respective date.
10. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.

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Required Documents

For the permanent Driving License you need the following documents

1. Application in Form No. 2.: Form No. 2
   
2. Medical Certificate, form 1-A: form 1-A
   
3. Physical Fitness declaration certificate: Physical Fitness declaration certificate
   
4. Learner License.
   
5. Three copies of passport photographs.
   
6. Driving Certificate in form-5 issued by approved Training School (Compulsory for Transport Vehicle License)
   
7. Fees as specified
   
8. Aadhaar Card
   

Documents required for age proof

1. Voters ID
   
2. Passport
   
3. Aadhar Card
   
4. LIC policy bond
   
5. House or rental agreement
   
6. Utility bills such as electricity bill, telephone bill
   

Documents required for Address proof

1. PAN Card
   
2. Birth Certificate
   
3. School leaving certificate
   
4. SSC Certificate
   
   

Office Locations & Contacts

Sikkim Nationalised Transport department contact details: Contact details
Sikkim RTO Office Location Information:
RTO code : SK-01

City: Gangtok (East Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Yatayat Bhawan, Gangtok, East Sikkim, Sikkim - 737101 RTO code : SK-02

City: Gyalshing (West Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Gyalshing, West Sikkim, Sikkim - 737111
RTO code : SK-03

City: Mangan (North Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Mangan, North Sikkim, Sikkim - 737116 RTO code : SK-04

City: Jorethang (South Sikkim)
Phone no: +(91)-3592-204234
Address:
Jorethang, South Sikkim, Sikkim - 737121

Eligibility

1. The minimum age to apply for a permanent licence to drive a private motor vehicle is 18 years.
   
2. You should have a valid learners licence.
   
3. An applicant must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a driving license for a motorcycle not exceeding an engine capacity of 50cc
   
4. You should apply after 30 days and within 180 days from the date of issuance of learners licence.
   
5. After completing 30 days and before 180 days of the date of issue of learner’s licence. You can apply for driving licence.
   
6. A person who is at least 20 years old and possesses a Learners License can obtain a Licence for driving a commercial vehicle.
   
7. Applicant should be well conversant with the traffic rules and regulations in all the cases.
   
   

Fees

• Issue of Driving License Rs 200.00
  
• More information related to fees can be obtained through following link:User fees
  
  

Validity

• A Driving License for a private vehicle is valid up to a period of 20 yrs or an age of 50 yrs whichever is experienced earlier. But, a commercial Driving License is valid up to three years. If applicant is above age of 50 yrs, the license is valid for 5 years.
  
  

Documents to Use

• Application form no 2 can be downloaded from following link: form no 2
  
• Medical Certificate in Form No. 1-A: Form No. 1-A
  
• Physical fitness declaration certificate: Physical fitness declaration
  
  

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• After completion of driving test, the Licence will be issued on the same day or within a week’s time.
  
  

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Instructions

1. Fill Applicant Details
   
2. Upload Documents
   
3. Upload Photo and Signature if required
   
4. DL Test Slot Booking
   
5. Payment of Fee
   
   

Required Information

1. Name
   
2. Son / Wife / Daughter of
   
3. Permanent Address (Proof to be enclosed)
   
4. Temporary address / Official address (if any)
   
5. Date of birth (Proof to be enclosed)
   
6. Educational Qualification
   
7. Two identification Marks
   
8. Blood Group
   
9. R. H. Factor
   
10. Have you previously held driving license? If so, give, details.
    
11. Particulars and date of every conviction which has been ordered to be endorsed on any license held by the applicant.
    
12. Have you been disqualified for obtaining a license to drive? If so, for what reason?
    
13. Have you been subjected to driving test as to your fitness or ability to drive a vehicle in respect of which a license to drive is applied for? If so, give the following details.
    
14. Organ tissue donor yes/no
    
    

Need for the Document

• A Driving Licence is an official document certifying that the holder is suitably qualified to drive a motor vehicle or vehicles.
  
  

Information which might help

Types of driving license issued in Sikkim

1. Driving license issued for a motorcycle without gear: This type of driving license is issued to ride motorcycle or two-wheelers such as scooters or mopeds, without gear.
   
2. Driving license issued for light motor vehicle: This type of driving license is issued to drive a motorcycle with gear or light motor vehicles such as a bike, car, etc.
   
3. Driving license issued for heavy transport vehicle: This type of driving license is issued to drive heavy motor vehicles such as cabs, lorries, trucks, buses, etc
   

• Be a safe driver, information related to driving in Sikkim can be obtained through following link: driving in Sikkim
  
• Information related to permanent driving license can be obtained through following link: permanent driving license info
  
• Applications for a provisional driving licence can be made from the age of 16. Valid for driving a moped or gearless motorcycle (with a capacity of up to 50 cc) from aged 16, and a car from aged 18 or older to drive any other type of vehicle. The common "All India Permit" allows the licensee to drive throughout the country. For driving commercial/transport vehicles, one should obtain endorsement (and a minimum age of 20 years, in some states) in the driving licence to effect under s.3(1) of The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Until a driving test (which consists of three sections: verbal or written test (depending on the state), road sign test followed by a supervised driving examination) has been passed a driver may hold only a provisional licence and be subject to certain conditions.
  
• The conditions attached to provisional licences of a particular category of vehicle are:
  

1. L-plates must be conspicuously displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle.
   
2. Learner drivers of a particular category and transmission type of vehicle must be accompanied by somebody who has held a full driving licence for that category and transmission type, except in the case of solo motorcycles and vehicles of certain categories designed solely for one person.
   
3. Motorcycle riders must not carry any pillion passenger.
   
4. Bus drivers must not carry any passenger except a person giving or receiving instruction.
   

• After passing a driving test, the provisional licence may be surrendered in exchange for a full Indian licence for the relevant kind of vehicle. Full car licences allow use of mopeds, motorcycles and cars.
  
• Vehicle Categories Related to Driving License in India. The different categories of driver’s license include:
  

1. MC 50CC – A motorcycle of 50 cc
   
2. MCW or MCWOG – A motorcycle without gear such as moped, scooter, etc.
   
3. MCWG or M/CYCL.WG – License to drive all motorcycles with gear as well as heavy bikes with gear anywhere in India.
   
4. LMV – Light motor vehicle license that includes auto rickshaws, jeep, motor cars, taxi, three-wheeler delivery van, etc.
   
5. LMV–NT – A license to drive any light motor vehicle like car for non-commercial transportation that is for personal use.
   
6. LMV–TR – A light motor vehicle – transport license for driving light motor vehicles such as cars for commercial transportation and not valid to drive heavy motor vehicles (HMV).
   
7. HMV – A Heavy Motor Vehicle License that allows you to drive heavy or low motor vehicle ‘Open License’. It is an All India Driving Permit for Cars and Trucks.
   

• Classes Related to Driving License in India The different types of driver’s license based on classes related to the type of vehicle in India include:
  

1. LL: Learner License
   

• Demo help related to application can be obtained through following link: Demo
  
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A Driving Licence can be used as a proof for Identity. A modern photo of the driving licence can also serve many of the purposes of an identity card in non-driving contexts (proof of identity (e.g. when opening a bank account) or age (e.g. when applying for a mobile connection).
  
  

External Links

• Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
  
• Department of Transport, Government of Sikkim
  
• Vahan, Ministry of Road and transport, Government of India
  
  

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